I don't see any reason why not. If the probe is powered like New Horizons, the trip would not be horribly long, only between 5-8 years.
I think an important factor may be the hapless NASA PR official who has to announce "A mission to Uranus". ;-)
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I want to go back to the moon.
I don't care which rocket you use, whichever one you pick, I'll like it, I swear.
"If you think the LHC will create black holes, you might as well believe Hobbits are at the bottom of your garden."- Dr. Mike Inglis
Rovers forever! - ToSeek
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